Story 2 is true, the blood pressure drugs known as angiotensin receptor blockers appear to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and other dementias, according to the British Medical Journal. (scientificamerican.com)
In a report on the work, published online in the journal Circulation on Nov. 30, the team says a large class of common blood pressure drugs that target the angiotensin receptor, called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), may help patients depending on the levels of the autoantibodies. (sciencedaily.com)
Current therapies include surgery, for example replacing the weakened part of the aorta, and medical treatments such as beta - blockers or angiotensin receptor blockers. (sciencedaily.com)